Clause (a) of the sub s. (1) does not include the widow of a predeceased son and the husband of a predeceased daughter in the category of heirs. On the death of a female intestate, the daughter of the predeceased son is given the preference over the sister of her husband.-Mohindero v. Kartar Singh AIR 1991 SC 257.

Within the expression " son and daughter" there is no inclusion of step-son and step daughter.-Visalakshi v. Chelliah Pillai 1988 (2) MLJ 511